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Restaurant-Style Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon in 25 Minutes

A perfectly cooked, glazed honey garlic salmon fillet topped with fresh chopped parsley, resting in its sauce.
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Make this restaurant-quality Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon at home. This recipe delivers tender, flaky salmon with a sweet and savory glaze, ready in just 25 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels. This step helps achieve a better texture. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until fully combined. This creates your flavorful glaze.
  4. Spoon or brush the honey garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). For crispier edges, you can briefly place it under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  6. Remove the salmon from the oven. Garnish immediately with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • For crispy skin salmon, place the fillets skin-side down on a wire rack set over the baking sheet before glazing and baking.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, you can briefly simmer the sauce mixture on the stovetop for 2 minutes before brushing it onto the fish.
  • This recipe works well for Air Fryer Salmon; cook at 380°F (195°C) for 10-12 minutes.

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